Throughout the years, many Catholic movements, societies, congregations, orders, and movements have been influenced by the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Forming the large part of Roman Catholic Mariology, membership in Marian organizations have grown significantly in the 20th centuries, in part prompted by apparitions of the Blessed Mother, such as in Fátima. This category, and its subcategories, is a repository for all of these organizations, many of which are not otherwise related historically. Among these are the Sodality of Our Lady, formed in 1563 by members of the Society of Jesus, and the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, formed in 1673, and formally known as the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Organized in 1705, the Company of Mary is also called the Montfort Missionaries. The Society of Mary was founded in 1801, and its members are known as the Marianists. Organizations associated with the Marianists include the Daughters of Mary Immaculate and the Marian Alliance. The Marists were founded in 1816, and the Marist Brothers (1817) was founded by a priest of the Marist Fathers. The Schoenstatt Movement was founded in Germany in 1914, while the Militia Immaculata was formed in 1917. In 1921, Frank Duff formed the Legion of Mary. The Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima, founded in 1947, was transformed into the World Apostolate of Fatima as it grew into an international organization. A couple of years later, in 1949, Our Lady's Rosary Makers was formed, and they have distributed millions of free rosaries to Catholic missions over the years. The Mariological Society of America, also founded in 1949, is a theological society dedicated to the study of the Virgin Mary, and the Marian Movement of Priests began in 1972. Robert Fox founded the Fatima Family Apostolate in 1986. Others include, but are not necessarily limited to, the Religious of the Virgin Mary and the Queen of Angels Foundation.
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The MMP is a private association of Catholic clergy and lay associate members founded by Father Stefano Gobbi in 1972. Its history, spirituality, commitment, and Papal blessing are highlighted, along with an introduction to the Cenacles of Prayer, its format, and online registration. Other resources include a concordance, archive, and online store offering books and other publications.
http://www.mmp-usa.net/
Mariological Society of America
The MSA is a Catholic theological association dedicated to studying the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the mystery of Christ, in the Church, and in the history of salvation, and making this known to others. Its history, organizational structure, bylaws, and purpose are defined, with information about Marion studies, a roster of members, and a call for proposals for its annual conference.
http://www.mariologicalsociety.com/
Established in 1949, Our Lady’s Rosary Makers is a non-profit apostolate of the Catholic Church that provides its members with low-cost mission rosary supplies, in order to make rosaries for use in world missions. Available for sale online are beads, centerpieces, chains, cord, cord tools, crucifixes, findings, kits, spacers, wire, and other materials. Membership dues may be paid online, as well.
https://www.rosarymakingparts.com/
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers International in Louisville
Founded in 1949, the organization exists in order to teach people to make rosaries and distribute them freely to missionaries and others. The member-driven, non-profit, Catholic lay apostolate was founded by Xaverian Brother Sylvan Mattingly. Its history, work in Kentucky, and contacts are posted to the site, along with several educational articles about making and praying the rosary.
https://olrm.org/
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers of Grand Rapids
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Michigan chapter of OLRM International began in 1957, and is engaged in making lifetime rosaries and Brown Scapulars. A history of the organization is presented, along with membership information, beginning a OLRM group, instructions for making a rosary, where to obtain materials, and other information about rosaries and the OLRM brown scapular.
http://www.ourladysrosarymakers.com/
Also known as the Company of Mary, the Montfort Missionaries arrived in the United States in 1903, and currently serve in the Dioceses of Brooklyn, Rockville Centre, Hartford and Saint Louis, as well as in Nicaragua, Central America. A history of the movement, a biography of the founder, and a list of places where they are active in the US are included, along with access to various publications.
http://www.montfortusa.org/
